Equipment Operator 3 (4966-50)

Hamilton County Government•Cincinnati, OH

5d•$23 - $30

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Equipment Operator 3 operates medium to heavy equipment on highway maintenance projects and performs manual and semiskilled labor. Work includes highway maintenance, repair, and construction activities, such as operating heavy equipment, installing culverts and pipes, grading ditches and road beds, maintaining equipment, setting up work zones, directing traffic, hauling materials, plowing snow, and spreading salt and cinders. The position requires adherence to safety standards, regular and predictable attendance, and availability to return to work after normal hours or on weekends and holidays when called for an on-call assignment. The job is located at various County locations and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The pay range is $22.92–$30.38 per hour, with new hires expected to start at $22.92 per hour.

Requirements

An associate’s degree in construction management, construction technology, or a related field, or completion of vocational training in heavy equipment operation or a related field, and two years of work experience operating medium to heavy highway maintenance equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Possess a valid driver’s license from the state of residency.
Remain insurable under the County’s vehicle insurance policy.
Possess, or be able to obtain within 180 calendar days of appointment, a valid Class A commercial driver’s license issued by the state of residency.
Knowledge of two-way radio operation, road construction and maintenance, road repair, proper lifting techniques, and snow and ice removal.
Skill in operating medium and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, bench and hand tools, and snowplows.
Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; follow written, oral, or pictorial instructions; complete routine forms and copy records accurately; communicate effectively; maintain effective working relationships; perform heavy manual labor; and travel to and access worksites.

Responsibilities

Operate medium to heavy equipment on highway maintenance, repair, and construction projects.
Install culverts and pipes; grade ditches; and cut and grade banks, berms, and road beds.
Determine appropriate work methods and procedures within established guidelines and observe safety standards.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on operated equipment, including checking fluid levels, belts, lights, and brakes.
Instruct, direct, train, and guide others in proper work methods and procedures.
Set up work zones and safety areas and flag traffic at construction sites.
Operate dump trucks to haul crews, fuel, equipment, and road materials to and from project sites.
Plow snow and spread salt and cinders.
Record fuel, oil, mileage, hours, and loads hauled on dump trucks.
Operate front-end loaders to load dump trucks, long-arm mowers, and other equipment as directed.
Perform manual and semiskilled labor, including applying tar, stone, gravel, and blacktop to road surfaces and erecting guardrails, fences, and signs.
Attend meetings, serve on committees, and attend training and seminars as directed.
Meet job safety requirements and applicable OSHA safety standards.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and return to work after normal hours or on weekends or holidays when called during an on-call assignment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

11 paid holidays
Accrual of paid vacation and sick time beginning immediately
Earned personal days
Ohio Public Employee Retirement System with a 14% employer contribution and a defined benefit option
Medical, HRA, dental, and vision coverage
Employer-paid life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Free on-site parking
Wellness incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Access to free medical and prescription services through Marathon Health
Behavioral and mental health resources